Madrid Pictures

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Madrid is the capital of Spain and one of the largest cities in the European Union. Here, the peloton, or main pack in a bicycle race, makes its way through the streets of Madrid during the Men's Under-23 World Road Race Championship on Sept. 24, 2005.

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The Plaza Mayor, a large rectangular square in Madrid, is seen from the air. The Plaza Mayor was finished in 1617 and is now a popular tourist attraction.

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Here, Madrid is seen from the air. Madrid is the largest city in Spain.

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A view through the pillars at the Circulo de Bellas Artes building shows the city of Madrid. The Circulo de Bellas Artes is a nonprofit organization that supports the arts.

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Another view from the Circulo de Bellas Artes building shows Madrid's skyline. Some parts of Madrid were built in the 12th century and still exist today.

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This exterior view shows the façade of Madrid's Teatro Espanol. Originally an open-air theater, the Teatro Espanol has been rebuilt, revitalized and modernized over a span of more than 400 years.

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The full moon rises over the Plaza de Cibeles. The Plaza is one of the most well-known destinations in Madrid.

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Madrid's Claustro de San Jerónimo el Real, also known as Los Jerónimos, was built in the 16th century. Because of numerous restorations, most of its external features are more modern.

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A statue of Miguel de Cervantes stands at Madrid's Plaza de las Cortes. Cervantes wrote the famous novel "The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha."

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The Congress of Deputies, or Congreso de los Diputados, is part of Spain's legislative branch of government. A statue of a lion stands outside of the building.

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People walk through the square outside the Museo del Prado museum and art gallery. Its extensive collections make it a popular destination for tourists and art aficionados.

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One of Madrid's busiest locations, Puerta del Sol is at the heart of the city. Its name means "sun gate."

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The Crystal Palace, or Palacio de Cristal, is in Madrid's Retiro Park. The palace was designed in 1887 by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco.

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The Plaza de Cibeles is full of statues and fountains, including one that portrays the Greek goddess Cybele.

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Madrid's distinctive Metropolis building is illuminated at night. The building was once the headquarters of an insurance company.